Phrase guide

so they say

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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phrase

Meaning 1

Apparently, according to others.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • As people move to the suburbs, bank branches follow, so they say.
  • A: Are they seriously planning to build a new bank branch on that corner? B: So they say.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: as the saying goes, as they say[sentence adverb]] usage>

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: efter sigende — according to non-specific sources